The Specialized Myka hardtail (HT) range is one of the most complete and well designed ranges of womens specific mountain bikes available. These are no-compromise off road bikes designed from the ground up to offer women the same competitive edge available to men. Designed using the Specialized BG (body geometry) philosophy, these are as comfortable as they are efficient.

A fully butted A1 premium aluminum frame is the heart of the Myka HT range and the reason they ride so sweetly. For the Elite model you get Rock Shox suspension forks, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes and full 27 speed Shimano Deore gears.

Key features

• Myka A1 Premium aluminium frame
  
• Rock Shox Dart 3 SL Le Femme suspension fork
  
• 27 speed, SRAM X-5 rear mech, SRAM X-5R trigger shifters
  
• Tektro hydrualic disc brakes

The Specialized Myka HT Elite Womens 2010 Features are:

Frame: Myka A1 Premium Aluminium, fully butted, women|s geometry, low stand over TT, ORE DT, externally relieved HT, forged dropouts w/ replaceable alloy hanger

Fork: RockShox Dart 3 SL Le Femme, 80mm, 1 piece magnesium lower, alloy steerer, adj. reb. damping w/ LO and preload adj., custom women|s spring rates

Gears: 27 Shimano Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pull SRAM X-5, mid cage

Shifters: SRAM X5-R trigger

Wheels: Alex RHD 26 inch, pinned, alloy double wall, eyelets, 28h front and 32h rear Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, 32h Forged alloy, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, cassette, 32h 2mm (14g) stainless

Brakes: Tektro Auriga Comp, womens specific lever shape Tektro Auriga Comp womens, hydraulic disc, dual piston w/ 160mm rotor Tektro Auriga Comp womens, hydraulic disc, dual piston w/ 140mm rotor

Drivetrain: Shimano FC-M442, Octalink Spline crankset, Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t cassette, Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm BB

Extra Features: Alloy two bolt, 12.5mm offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport, 26x2.0 inch, 60TPI, wire bead Front Specialized XC womens, front and rear bumpers, 155mm width saddle, Steel cage, composite body, 9/16 inch

What is a Hard Tail Mountain Bike?
Thick, knobbly tyres and lots of gears are the overriding features of these machines. Strong frames are built to take the rough with the smooth and can often be accompanied by a front suspension fork for added comfort and control. Theyre designed mainly for off road use but these solid, comfortable bikes often meet more general needs. For further information on mountain bikes see our Mountain Bike Buying Guide.